Translations
Modern
As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
Traditional
And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.
Literal
And the day began to decline, and having come, the Twelve said to Him, “Dismiss the crowd so that, having gone to the surrounding villages and fields, they might lodge and might find provisions; for we are in a wilderness place here.”
Latin
Dies autem cœperat declinare, et accedentes duodecim dixerunt illi: Dimitte turbas, ut euntes in castella villasque quæ circa sunt, divertant, et inveniant escas: quia hic in loco deserto sumus.
Original
Greek
English
As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
Notes
The feeding of the 5,000 recalls God’s miraculous feeding of Israel with manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16; see also 2 Kings 4:42–44). It points forward to God’s final salvation as a great feast for all nations (Isaiah 25:6–8; 65:13–14; Luke 14:15–24).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Feeding of Five Thousandc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bethsaida Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bread Herod, Herodian Family Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Prophecy
Topics
Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Decline of Fish: Miracles Connected with of the Loaves and Fishes Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of More than Five-Thousand People Fed Jesus, the Christ: The Twelve Apostles Return Loaves: Miracle of the Five